Ontario Government Planning Corner Store Beer Sales, May Face Legal Penalties
TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Government is planning to expand the retail availability of beer and wine in the province, but may have to pay a hefty price to do...
Unfiltered Brewing Loses Appeal Against NSLC Mark-up Fees
HALIFAX, NS – Unfiltered Brewing has lost its appeal against an earlier court decision regarding a Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) mark-up fee that the brewery viewed as an "unconstitutional tax." As originally reported...
Ontario Government Launches Public Consultation on Alcohol Sales
TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Government has announced that it is inviting residents and businesses to "share their views on how beverage alcohol choice and convenience can be increased in...
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Announces Tax Breaks for Alcohol Producers
ST. JOHN'S, NL - The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced a set of tax breaks for craft breweries and other small alcohol producers in the province. Unveiled yesterday during...
Alberta Launching Alcohol Trade Challenge Against Ontario, Replacing Brewery Rebate Program with New Markup Structure
CALGARY, AB – The Government of Alberta is set to launch a trade challenge against Ontario under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement over policies that it says are discriminatory towards Alberta's small brewers and other...
President’s Choice “Buck-a-Beer” Promotion in Ontario Ending Next Week
TORONTO, ON – One day after the new "buck-a-beer" minimum price announced by the Government of Ontario earlier this month went into effect, it has been revealed that one of the...
Ontario Government Bringing Back “Buck-a-Beer” Minimum Pricing
TORONTO, ON - The Government of Ontario has announced that it will be rolling back the minimum retail price for a standard 341 ml bottle or 355 ml can of...
Exemption Limits on Interprovincial Alcohol Transport Expected to Increase
SAINT ANDREWS, NB - CBC News reports that the limits on the amount of alcohol individuals are legally allowed to transport across provincial borders will soon be increasing, thanks to...
Ontario Throne Speech Promises Beer Sales at Convenience Stores & Big Box Retailers
TORONTO, ON - The 42nd Parliament of Ontario started its first legislative session this week, and the customary Speech From The Throne outlining the new government's agenda included one item of...
Alberta Government Planning to Appeal Latest Court Ruling Against Brewery Rebate Program
CALGARY, AB – CBC News reports that the Government of Alberta plans to appeal a recent court ruling that deemed its rebate program for Alberta breweries to be unconstitutional. Speaking to reporters earlier today following a...